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Did you know that a leaking roof can cause more damage to your home than just on the roof and in the attic space? Water damage can quickly become a serious issue throughout the home. Water can leak down through the walls into the lower levels of the home and cause mold and wood rot. This blog is about repairing the damage that occurs to your home because of a leaky roof. You will learn how to identify these problems and get a few ideas about how you can make the repairs yourself. You will also learn when it is time to call in for professional damage contractor assistance.

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At first thought, water in your basement may not seem like that big of a deal. You pump it out, replace a few floorboards, and everything goes back to normal -- right? Well . . . hopefully. Not to scare you, but water in the basement can actually present a few risks, and it is best that you are aware of these so that you can protect yourself and your family members as you deal with your wet situation.
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If you have a wide variety of collectibles stored in boxes in your basement, then a flood can be devastating. This is especially true if you have a variety of books that are considered keepsakes, rare additions, or antiques. When books come into contact with flood water, they can deteriorate quite quickly. If you find yourself with many books that have become wet, then you need to act quickly.
Place Books In The Freezer
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Every time you look around, mold pops up on your screened back porch. You do all you can to keep the room dry, but mold stills grows. One of the things about mold is that it can grow in almost any place as long as there's a water source available, such as dew or evaporated water. Here's how dew and evaporated water causes mold and what you can do to stop them before they damage your screened back porch.
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If your home is flooded, you might be tempted to try and clean up the damage yourself. It can be expensive to hire professionals to do work around your home, and obviously, doing your own work will save you money. However, there are many reasons why you should hire a professional flood restoration technician to clean up the damage. Here are 5 of those reasons.
Structure issues
When a home is damaged by water, it can act similar to when it's damaged by fire.
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